Authors:Homer A. Thompson, Dorothy B. Thompson, Susan I. Rot
Publisher: American School of Classical Studies
Keywords: terracottas, pottery, hellenistic
Number of Pages: 463
Published: 1987-11-21
List price: $75.00
ISBN-10: 0876619448
ISBN-13: 9780876619445

The articles collected and reprinted here appeared originally in the pages of Hesperia. "Two Centuries of Hellenistic Pottery," by Homer A. Thompson, presented in 1934 some of the pottery found in the early excavations of the American School in the Athenian Agora. The series titled "Three Centuries of Hellenistic Terracottas," by Dorothy B. Thompson, includes ten articles that were published between 1952 and 1966. The working chronology that the authors established has made these studies basic references for investigations of Attic pottery and terracottas of the Hellenistic period, wherever fo

Author: Dana Homer J. (Homer Jackson)
Publisher: BiblioLife
Keywords: electrically, pipes, water, frozen, thawing
Number of Pages: 12
Published: 2009-07-17
List price: $14.75
ISBN-10: 1113328371
ISBN-13: 9781113328373

Authors:Kel Thompson, Casey Thompson, Charlotte Thompson,
Publisher: Tate Publishing
Keywords: could
Number of Pages: 24
Published: 2009-11-24
List price: $8.99
ISBN-10: 1615663282
ISBN-13: 9781615663286

Should thought their home Should not be so hot. Could thought they could Find a cooler lot. Would wished they would Solve this sticky plot. Should, Could, and Would is a tall tale about three short gnomes with conditional names. After taking a long walk from a hard life to visit the All-Knowing Gnome, they learned ’action, not inaction’ would solve their problems. With new names and a new attitude, they created a life with great rewards! This book is an eLIVE book, meaning each book contains a code to redeem a free audio book download from the Tate Publishing website!

Authors:Susan C. Thompson, Keith S. Thompson, Lidia Lopez,
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Keywords: world, folklore, series, mayas, folklãƒâ³ricos, folktales, cuentos, mayan
Number of Pages: 236
Published: 2007-08-30
List price: $40.00
ISBN-10: 1591581389
ISBN-13: 9781591581383

Discover the traditional stories of the Mayan people of Mexico and Central and South America, and learn about Mayan culture. In this collection you’ll find such tales as Uncle Rabbit, Uncle Coyote, How the Serpent was Born, The Moon, The Screamer of the Night, and more than 25 other tales ranging from trickster tales and tales of ghosts and witches to moral tales and tales of the underworld, presented in Spanish and English. A brief history, color photographs of the land, people, and traditional arts, and recipes accompany the tales, placing them within a cultural context. Grades K-12.

Authors:Marjorie Sarbaugh-Thompson, Lyke Thompson, Charles D
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Keywords: limits, term, effects, institutional, political
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2006-08-22
List price: $30.00
ISBN-10: 140397585X
ISBN-13: 9781403975850

Discontent with politics and politicians has led to calls for term limits in the belief that new faces would bring new perspectives and the influence of monied special interests would decrease. This innovative volume examines the effects of term limits by combining statistical analysis of the effects of terms limits on electoral competition, campaign contributions, and the activities of the Michigan legislature with in-depth interviews with legislators. The book sheds important light on the political, institutional and individual effects of terms limits. The authors find many surprises that ne

Authors:Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson,
Publisher: O’Reilly Media
Keywords: night, sky, observing, tools, hacks, tips, astronomy
Number of Pages: 416
Published: 2005-06-24
List price: $34.99
ISBN-10: 0596100604
ISBN-13: 9780596100605

Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you’re a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, you’ll find Astronomy Hacks both useful and fun. From upgrading your optical finder to photographing stars, this book is the perfect cosmic companion.This handy field guide covers the basics of observing, and what you need to know about tweaking, tuning, adjusting, and tricking out a ’scope. Expect priceless tips and tools for using a Dobsonian Telescope, the large-apert

Authors:Robert Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson,
Publisher: O’Reilly Media, Inc.
Keywords: upgrading, repairing
Number of Pages: 447
Published: 2006-03-02
List price: $34.99
ISBN-10: 059600866X
ISBN-13: 9780596008666

Most computer users think that fiddling with the insides of their PC is taboo. They fear that by removing the screws that hold the case on, they’re crossing into forbidden territory. And even for those who know they can open the box and fix or upgrade their PC, analysis paralysis often stops them in their tracks: Which upgrades offer the best bang for the buck? How do you pinpoint the faulty component that’s making your system freeze? What about compatibility issues? Get ready to get unstuck and get your PC running fast and running right. Repairing and Upgrading Your PC deli